HOMOEOPATHY FOR ONYCHOLYSIS

Onycholysis is the painless separation of the nail from the nail bed. Onycholysis occurs when the nail separates from the nail bed or the skin directly beneath the nail. There are several possible causes for this common condition.

Onycholysis can last for several months and will typically correct itself when the nail fully grows out. Until then, the nail will not reattach to the skin beneath it.

Recovery time varies for onycholysis as it is largely dependent on nail growth. It is not uncommon for fingernails to take about 4 to 6 months to grow to a full size. Toenails may take up to 8 months.

 Onycholysis can affect multiple units or a single nail unit. If multiple nail units are affected , a systemic cause is a more likely culprit. If a single nail unit is affected , a history of trauma can often be elicited in the clinical history.

 

Causes

The cause of a person's onycholysis varies widely. A person may experience an injury or repetitive trauma.

·         Simply tapping nails repeatedly for a long time can cause the nail to separate from the skin.

·         Injuries such as slamming a finger in a car door or stubbing a toe may also cause onycholysis.

·         Reaction to chemicals, such as nail polish, nail polish remover, or household cleaners

·         Fungal infections, common in the feet

·         Psoriasis

·         Reaction to medication

·         A severe yeast infection

·         Thyroid disease

·         Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

If a person's nails are detaching from the nail bed, it may be because of an underlying medical condition. If onycholysis cannot be explained by one of the more usual causes listed above, it may be one of the first symptoms of something more serious going on inside the body.

Symptoms

When a person has onycholysis, the nail will start to pull away from the nail bed beneath. A person may also notice the nail turns a different color. What color it changes to depends on what is causing the onycholysis.

Some of the possible colors include:

·         white

·         gray

·         yellowish

·         green

·         purple

Onycholysis itself is usually not painful. However, the underlying cause of onycholysis may cause pain.

Prevention

 

It is not always possible to prevent onycholysis. However, a person can try:

·         Avoiding wearing warm, wet shoes for prolonged periods

·         Wearing gloves and appropriate footwear when exercising or doing manual labor

·         Keeping psoriasis well controlled with therapies and medications

·         Eating a balanced diet and supplementing with vitamin D and iron if needed

·         Managing any thyroid conditions

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When Onycholysis   is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM  30—Antimonium crudum is effective for Onycholysis due to  fungus infection of nails, especially toe nails. Horny or split nails. Nails grow slowly out of shape. Horny growth under the nails. The person also suffering from horny warts oh hands and soles. Feet very tender and callosities are seen on soles.

ARNICA MONTANA 30—Arnica Montana is indicated for Oncholysis due to trauma or injury to the nails. Bruised pain under the nails. Black and blue color of the nail.

BUFO RANA  30----Bufo rana is  effective for  Onycholysis with  panaritium . There is  blue black swelling  around nail , pain in streaks up arm.

CHRYSAROBINUM 30—Chrysarobinum is  best for Onycholysis , where it is associated with psoriasis. The nails become dull and develop ridges pits in the nails.

GRAPHITES 30---Graphites is prescribed when nails become brittle and crumbling.  Nails deformed, painful, sore, thick and crippled. Nails thick, rough ingrown. Cracks and fissures are seen on tip of fingers. Feet cod and wet and burning in soles and heels is characteristic.

FLOURIC ACID 30---Flouric acid is best  where  splinter like pain under the nail is experienced. The nails distorted, crumble, grow rapidly.  Longitudinal ridges are seen on the nails. Soreness between the toes. Painful corns are seen.

MYRISTICA SEBIFERA Q—Myristica sebifera is indicated for Onycholysis with pain in finger nails and swelling of phalanges.

SILICEA 30----Silicea is an excellent remedy for affections of the nails, especially if white spots appear on the nails. Blue or gray color of the nails.  Nails rough, yellow, crippled, brittle, and having white spots. Ingrowing toe nails with flesh and pus. .Finger tips as if suppurating. Finger tips dry, painful at night. Cold feet and arms. Offensive smelling sweat from the feet, hands and armpits is characteristic to Silicea.

THUJA OCCIDENTAILS 200—Thuja occidentalis is prescribed, where the nails become soft , brittle and ribbed. Brown spots are seen on hands and arms. Perspiration sweetish and strong.